Kilburn Confidential
After a seven-year hiatus, Zadie Smith returns with her fourth novel, NW. It is in turn vivid, angry and surprising
Politics, Ideas and the Arts
Olympian Angst
'Germans longed for Olympic medals as validation, but were surprised at how London rose to the occasion'
Romney Takes a Risk with Ryan
'Paul Ryan will thrash Joe Biden in debate and the Tea Party will enthusiastically endorse their poster boy but Romney's choice of running mate will attract few new voters'